“For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. If we live, we live for THE LORD; and if we die, we die for THE LORD. So, whether we live or die, we belong to THE LORD.” Romans 14:7-8

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2

“Blessed is the one whom GOD corrects; so do not despise the discipline of THE ALMIGHTY. For HE wounds, but HE also binds up; HE injures, but HIS hands also heal.” Job 5:17-18

“The fear of THE LORD leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.” Proverbs 19:23

“LORD, be gracious to us; we long for YOU. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.” Isaiah 33:2

“As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what THE LORD finally brought about. THE LORD is full of compassion and mercy.” James 5:11

“And Mary said: “My soul glorifies THE LORD and my spirit rejoices in GOD my SAVIOR, for HE has been mindful of the humble state of HIS servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for THE MIGHTY ONE has done great things for me— HOLY is HIS name.” Luke 1:46-49

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in ME and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from ME you can do nothing.” John 15:5

“The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.” Proverbs 4:18-19

“And this is love: that we walk in obedience to HIS commands. As you have heard from the beginning, HIS command is that you walk in love.” 2 John 1:6

“I AM THE LORD, THE GOD of all mankind. Is anything too hard for ME?” Jeremiah 32:27

“Since YOU are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of YOUR NAME lead and guide me.” Psalm 31:3